prien horror story

[bull1134]

So, when I fish that north area, I always put in under the gun bridge, and today was the last time that will happen. I start out takin the same route I always do, and get on step right by the channel when wham! I hit something. trimmed her up, everything (that i could see) looked fine, so putted out to the channel and away I went. got down to the 210 bridge and it was on for topwater. caught a few on a white skitter walk until one broke it off and swam around the boat showing me his prize. Took off again for another spot and an alarm was goin off. checked the temp, good. checked oil pressure, good. went check the lower unit lube res, and no oil in it. so all the way back to the launch with the trolling motor to check it out. pull the boat out, and there's a huge hole in the front of the lower unit, with oily water leaking out of it!

now, I've looked at replacements and came across someone who says it's repairable, but...

anyone had that happen and repaired there lower unit's case, or is it one of those times you just have to bite it and replace it?

most expensive fish I've ever caught!